In an interview with the Lusa, Max Oliveira, organiser of the World Battle 2022 with MXM, reveals that the sporting and cultural event will bring together between 600 and 800 athletes from all over the world.

“As the OQS (Olympic Qualifier Series/Olympic Qualification) is not yet underway, this is one of the events that will have the presence of World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) officials and is one of the events that is in the world's sights for the preparation of athletes aiming at the Olympics”, said Max Oliveira, adding that this World Battle will bring together “several” athletes who will participate in Paris2024 and that these athletes will “face off” on the sporting and cultural side.

Although this event does not serve for Olympic qualifications, from the 'breaking' battles that will be held until September 4 at the Coliseu do Porto "the future Olympic champion may emerge", declared the organiser.

Important event

The World Battle in Porto is a “very important event” for athletes and, therefore, representatives of the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) will be present, including the secretary general of the Olympic Confederation, Sergey Nifontov, explains Max Oliveira.

Max Oliveira explains that the World Battle in the coming months/years will become “one of the most important sporting events in the world in the sport”.

Breaking is considered an Olympic sport and integrates a range of disciplines in competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.